Richmond Marathon

Event overview

The Allianz Richmond Marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, and VCU Health Richmond 8k take place in Richmond, Virginia on November 15, 2025. The race weekend includes in-person and virtual options for each distance. Distances offered: marathon (26.2 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles), and 8k (4.97 miles). The in-person marathon registration is limited to 6,200 participants and the half marathon is limited to 10,000 participants. The marathon and half marathon are currently sold out and have waiting lists; the 8k remains open for registration. Listed entry fees include $165 for the marathon, $155 for the half marathon, and $50 for the in-person 8k. A virtual 8k option is offered with a listed fee of $35.

Race support, training, and policies

Pace teams are offered for the marathon and half marathon; pace team registration is free but does not include race entry. Marathon pace groups include a range of target finish times; half marathon pace groups are also available. Organized training teams run on set schedules: a 23-week marathon training program, a 14-week half marathon program, and an 8-week 8k program. Registration for those training teams is noted as closed. Entry fees are non-refundable and registrations cannot be transferred to another person. Deferrals to the 2026 event are allowed under specific conditions and fees, and distance switches are allowed with a fee structure if capacity permits. The Richmond Challenge option combines in-person and virtual efforts to complete all three distances during November. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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